Chapter 75: 75
RotFK Ch . 75 There’s Trouble (1)
It was Prince Carlisle who captured the most attention after the ball by far . It was only natural, as it was his first formal appearance in high society . Previously, Prince Redfield had been treated as if he were the crown prince, but there was a new wind blowing among the nobles . It also helped that Carlisle was extremely handsome as well, and there was much talk among the ladies . And…
There was also interest in the relationship between the prince and the daughter of a count . The attention on Lady Blaise burned hot as well, for her beauty and fashion were so exceptional for her to be chosen as Madonna of the ball . Elena, who had paid little attention to the capital’s social circles before, emerged as the talk of the town . She could feel many changes in the air from the day after the ball .
“Here is another invitation for you . ”
Michael had delivered hundreds of letters to her already, containing invitations to tea parties, charity events and social gatherings . All of them were asking for Elena’s presence .
“…I have so many invitations . ”
She had been to the battlefield many times in her last life, but this was the first time she had received this kind of attention . This everyday routine was unfamiliar to her . She couldn’t imagine how many more invitations she would receive if this was the loot from a single day .
When Mirabelle walked into Elena’s room to greet her good morning, she was taken by surprise at the scene .
“Oh! Are all these invitations for you?”
“Yes . ”
“Wow . Being the Madonna of the ball is amazing . ”
Elena smiled as Mirabelle bounded gleefully into the room and looked at the towering stack of letters . Elena was still trying to sort out what to do . She couldn’t accept every single invitation, but she knew it was important to attend these gatherings . Carlisle had warned her of the Empress, and Elena knew this would be the best time to establish herself within society as much as possible before she became crown princess . However, she couldn’t tell which of these invitations was most important .
‘…There are so many things I don’t know . ’
She could have Kuhn provide more information on high society in the capital city, but she also wished she had some sort of helper to give her advice . But since she had no such helper, she worried over the invitations by herself .
At last she managed to narrow them down to a few and expressed her willingness to attend .
A few days have passed since then . Invitations poured in everyday until the letterbox was fit to burst .
‘Is something wrong?’
She had been told that Margaret had come to the mansion to see Elena . She had a foreboding feeling .
“Excuse me, My Lady . Lady Lawrence is waiting for you now in the drawing room . ”
“Is she? I’ll be right down . ”
Elena came out to greet Margaret despite the suddenness of her visit . She already knew that Helen was the mastermind of the scheme at the tea party, and now that Margaret had apologized Elena no longer bore an ill will . Margaret had grown close to Mirabelle, and Elena was interested in maintaining a good relationship with the other young woman .
Elena opened the door to the drawing room and saw Margaret seated in front of an elegant table .
“Lady Lawrence, what brings you here without an appointment?”
She put on a welcoming face, but when she looked closely she saw that her guest’s expression was darkened . Margaret rushed up to her and spoke urgently .
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“There’s trouble, Lady Blaise . ”
“What?”
“There are many bad rumors about you in the social circles right now . ”
“Bad rumors?”
Elena was surprised . It had not been long since they arrived from the south, and she had done nothing wrong to give rise to any such gossip . Margaret continued breathlessly as if she had rushed here .
“I came running to you as soon as I heard it from other people . There’s a rumor that…”
“I-it’s so foul that I don’t even know where to start…”
Margaret’s hesitance only further stoked Elena’s suspicions .
“Please tell me slowly . What kind of rumors did you heard about me?”
“Th-the other nobles say the Lady Blaise is a whore who has a different man every night…”
“What?”
“W-well, I don’t believe the rumor either . But now everyone is full of gossip about it . ”
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Elena was stunned beyond belief . She didn’t mean it as boast, but she had never even had relations with a man before . The spread of such a rumor made her feel hugely embarrassed .
“What is the source of the rumor? It’s not possible that these words could spread without any evidence . Who on earth is saying all this nonsense?”
“Well…The evidence and the witness for the rumor are very clear . ”
Evidence and…witness? Elena had had an ominous feeling since the ball, and now she knew why . Those same rumors had spread about Elena before .
Sophie .
On top of that, Elena knew that Sophie was connected to the sabotage of her dresses .
“Could it be…the witness is my family’s maid?”
“Yes, that’s right! How did you know? A maid named Sophie is going to all the gatherings and throwing abuse about you . ”
Elena pressed her fingers against her temple . There was a thorn in her mind since the day the dresses were torn, but now the situation seemed to have burst .
“Then who is taking Sophie to these gatherings?”
“I-it’s Lady Selby . ”
Helen Selby . She had tailed Elena with her men since the tea party, but thanks to Carlisle, Elena had slipped away without revealing her identity . However, it was unclear how much she’d been followed since then . She came out unhurt, so she thought little of it and left it alone . A deep sigh escaped from her mouth .
“…Haah . ”
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She calmed her palpitating heart, then gestured Margaret to sit back down again .
“Lady Lawrence, please sit down and tell me the rest . ”
“Ah, yes . ”
The two had been standing since Elena entered the drawing room . They both settled into their seats and Elena rang a bell . There was a clear tinkling sound, and Mary hurried into the room .
“Did you call for me, My Lady?”
“Bring me two cups of green tea . Lady Lawrence, is green tea alright?”
“Y-yes!”
“It’s a very rare and delicious tea . It looks like you’re in a hurry because of me, but let’s have a cup first . ”
“…Lady B-blaise . ”
Margaret was moved . Few people could handle the matter as calmly as Elena . Not long ago Margaret herself was buried by rumors in southern society, and she didn’t even dare take a step out of her mansion . There were less rumors about it in the capital area, so she started to go outside . Meeting the Blaise sisters at the ball and being forgiven also played a large part in her regaining her confidence, and Margaret now had a deep respect for Elena’s rational attitude .
Soon after, Mary brought in the green tea along with some luxurious snacks at Elena’s request . Elena poured Margaret a cup of first, and then took a sip herself . Her series of calm, graceful movements seemed completely out of harmony with the situation . Margaret stared at her, before Elena spoke up again calmly .
“Now please speak slowly . How exactly did the rumor spread?”
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